On this Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, you have the freedom to plan your own sightseeing itinerary. With over 33 stops covering all of Naples’ main attractions such as the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Basilica of Santa Croce, Palazzo Pitti, Teatro Verdi, , this tour provides the perfect introduction to Naples.
Three routes are available on this tour. Your ticket is valid for all the routes, 24 hours from when you first board the bus. You can interchange the lines on routes B & C from certain stops.
On Route A, the Art Tour Route, buses run from 0945h (9:45 am) to 1710h (5:10 pm) with a 90 minute frequency.
Route B, the Bay of Naples Route, buses run between 0930h
(9:30 am) to 1700h (5:00 pm) with a 45 minute frequency.
And lastly, on Route C, San Martino Tour the buses run from 1000h (10:00 am) to 1800h (6:00 pm) with a 2 hour frequency.
Your ticket allows you unlimited use, meaning you can hop-on and hop-off as many times as you like at any of the designated stops! There is a multilingual commentary on this tour.
On route A, the bus stops include :
• Largo Castello:You can view the Maschio Angionino which is an imposing castle, surrounded by deep moats and was built in the year 1282.The Teatro S. Carlo is the oldest and still active opera house in Europe and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The other attraction in this vicinity is the Galleria Umberto which is an extremely popular lunch-only Italian joint in the north end and draws crowds by the dozen .
• Piazza del Gesu: The attractions close by are Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo and the Santa Chiara.
• Piazza Dante: The attractions around this stop are Foro Carolino and Ingresso al Decumani.
• Museo Archeologico: This fabulous museum has an
impressive collection of Graeco-Roman artefacts in the world.It
also houses the treasures that have been discovered at the
sites of Pompeii.
• Sanita: Visit the beautiful Chiesa di S. Maria della Sanita.
• Museo di Capodimonte: The Museo Gallerie di Capodimonte displays the important Farnese collection where the paintings have been divided into periods and schools. You can also visit the Galleria Principe di Napoli.
• Catacombe S.Gennaro : The catacombs date back to the 2nd century and house tombs, corridors and broad vestibules. An important pilgrimage site in the 5th century, it was here that San Gennaro’s body was buried.
• Bellini: The attractions around this stop are Teatro Bellini, Mura Creche, Accademia di Bella Arti and Chiesa e Conservatoria di S. Pietro a Majella.
• Madre: View the Museo d’Arte Modern e Contemporanea which has many priceless pieces from the early 20th century to the present day. Its monumental glass dome designed by Swiss-born architect Mario Botta is a work of art by itself.
• Duomo: The attractions around this stop are Museo Aperto Napoli and the S. Maria della Pace.
• Piazza Bovio/Universita
On route B, the bus stops include:
• Piazza Municipo: You can view the Maschio Angionino which is an imposing castle, surrounded by deep moats and was built in the year 1282. The Teatro S. Carlo is the oldest and still active opera house in Europe and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is also in this vicinity and so is Galleria Umberto which is an extremely popular lunch-only Italian joint in the North End that draws crowds by the dozen.
• *Santa Lucia: Visit the Castel del’Ovo which is a landmark castle on the waterfront of the city and explore the charming fishing village of Borgo Marinari.
• Piazza Vittoria: The attractions around this stop are Villa Comunale and Palazzo Calabritto.
• Villa Pignatelli The Palazzi Storid is a landmark in the vicinity of this stop.
• Mergellina: The attractions around this stop are Tomba di Virgilo and Tomba di Leopardi.
• Capo Posillipo
• Posillipo: It is probably the most beautiful place in Naples with gorgeous villas tucked away in between trees and small intricate trails that lead to the sea. The attraction around this stop is theDicesa Marechiaro.
• Parco Virgiliano: This park is located on the furthermost tip of Naples and you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city from here. The Villaggio Santo Strato is close to this stop.
• Via Petrarca
• Via Caracciolo/Mergellina: The Imbarco per le isole is an attraction around this stop.
• Castel dell'Ovo/Via Parthenope: The ancient Greeks founded the city of Parthenope. You can visit the Castel dell’Ova which is the city’s oldest castle. It got its name due to its unusual shape: that of an egg. The other attraction around this stop is Borgo Marinari.
• Via Acton/Porto: This stop includes the Stazione Marittima and Terminal crodere.
On route C the bus stops include:
• Largo Castello(Piazza Municipio): You can view the Maschio Angionino which is an imposing castle, surrounded by deep moats and was built in the year 1282. The Teatro S. Carlo is the oldest and still active opera house in Europe and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is also in this vicinity and so is Galleria Umberto which is an extremely popular lunch-only Italian joint in the North End that draws crowds by the dozen.
• *Via S. Lucia: View the Castel del’Ovo which is a landmark castle on the waterfront of the city and the charming fishing village of Borgo Marinari. The other attraction around this stop is Chiesa S.Lucia a Mare.
• Piazza dei Martiri: View the Colonna dei Martiri at this stop.
• Pan: The Palazzo delle Arti Napoli, stretches over 6000 sq. metres. A haven for collectors, it has the works of some of the best Italian artists displayed here. It is also used to host important exhibitions.
• Piazza Amedeo: The major attraction near this stop is the Palazzo Mannaujuolo.
• Piazza Vanvitelli: The Villa Floridiana is a major attraction at this stop. The magnificent Neo-Classical villa is set against a background of a large open grassy area and the villa is used by the National Museum of Ceramics which has a collection of decorative arts.
• Largo San Martino: The Museo Nazionale di San Martino housed in a Carthusian monastery features a section on the naval history, the history of the Kingdom of Naples and an extensive art collection. Close by is the Castel Sant’Elmo which commands a beautiful view of the city and stands out due to its star shape.
• Via Salvator Rosa: You can view the Chiesa S. Maria della Pazienza that is, the Mother Church of St. Severino which has conserved part of the Romanesque exterior.
• Piazza Dante: The attractions around this stop are Foro Carolino and Ingresso al Decumani.
(*denotes the stops which are common in Route B and Route C. You can switch routes as per your convenience.)